Why do some science stories spread, while others are easily forgotten? How do you properly utilize storytelling techniques when writing science stories in order to gain mainstream attention? On February 4th, 2015, Oscar award-winner, filmmaker, and screenwriter Scott Z. Burns revealed new answers to age-old questions of the craft. Jamie McIntyre, a seasoned journalist with a career that spans four decades, also joined the session to reveal the challenges of reporting factual stories, when information can be easily taken out of context.

Watch Scott’s Presentation: Contagious Science Storytelling

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Watch Jamie’s Presentation: Do Facts Matter in Storytelling?

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